L'Orangerie I vs XJ 1861 Renaissance
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XJ 1861 Renaissance takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Orangerie IChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
XJ 1861 RenaissanceChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
L'Orangerie I2/7
XJ 1861 Renaissance5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- XJ 1861 Renaissance
- Community sentiment
- XJ 1861 Renaissance
- Longevity
- XJ 1861 Renaissance
- Sillage & projection
- XJ 1861 Renaissance
- Value for money
- L'Orangerie I
- Versatility
- L'Orangerie I
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- XJ 1861 Renaissance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Orangerie IMaracujá BrasilXJ 1861 RenaissanceXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%
4.30/ 5 · 4,537 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
Category winnerXJ 1861 RenaissanceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
18%Like
7%Ok
14%Dislike
4%Hate
28 votes
56%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
4,537 votes
Category winnerXJ 1861 RenaissanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityXJ 1861 Renaissance
SillageXJ 1861 Renaissance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Orangerie IBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral88%
fresh spicy77%
musky65%
aromatic53%
green42%
citrus100%
green86%
aromatic72%
fresh spicy58%
woody44%
white floral30%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
TangerineCalabrian bergamotGinger
Heart2-3 hrs
PetitgrainLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
MuskTonka Bean
Top
Amalfi LemonTangerineBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
MintLily-of-the-ValleyRose
Base
MuskVirginia CedarPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Calabrian bergamot, Petitgrain and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for L'Orangerie I, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall35
Winter6
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Orangerie IMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,387
PerfumerIFF
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#678
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews208
Category winnerXJ 1861 RenaissanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Orangerie I by Maracujá Brasil opens with a bright flash of zesty tangerine and cold Calabrian bergamot. The citrus pops immediately. Fresh ginger adds a tingling bite that keeps the opening crisp rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into green petitgrain and clean lily-of-the-valley, …
Reviews →XJ 1861 Renaissance opens with a blast of crisp Amalfi lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter petitgrain. As the bright initial citrus punch settles, garden mint and Bulgarian rose emerge over a dry down of Virginia cedar and chalky musk. Designed for warm summer afternoons and bright spring days, it offers a refreshing ta…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Orangerie I or XJ 1861 Renaissance?
XJ 1861 Renaissance takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Orangerie I is rated 4.11/5 from 28 votes; XJ 1861 Renaissance is rated 4.30/5 from 4,537 votes. Choose L'Orangerie I for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose XJ 1861 Renaissance for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Orangerie I or XJ 1861 Renaissance?
XJ 1861 Renaissance lasts longest (XJ 1861 Renaissance 73/100, L'Orangerie I 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Orangerie I or XJ 1861 Renaissance?
XJ 1861 Renaissance projects furthest (XJ 1861 Renaissance 60/100, L'Orangerie I 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Orangerie I and XJ 1861 Renaissance smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Calabrian bergamot, Petitgrain and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is L'Orangerie I or XJ 1861 Renaissance better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Orangerie I is the stronger pick. For winter, XJ 1861 Renaissance is the stronger pick. L'Orangerie I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Orangerie I and XJ 1861 Renaissance?
L'Orangerie I has top notes of Tangerine, Calabrian bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean. XJ 1861 Renaissance has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mint, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.
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